Brick pier around metal gate posts

[Post and beam]

I intend to use steel posts for our 2 drive way gates. I would like to use some of our spare facing bricks to provide a decorative pier around them.

Question is... the hinge hangers do not appear to protrude far enough to allow this. Have i misunderstood the thing or is there a special post for this application?

 

Thanks in advance as always

keith

[markc]

Regular steel posts will not allow a brick covering, post fabricator will fit extended hinges if needed or you can get it done on site. Also be aware that a lot of steel posts are made as cheap as possible and thinner ones often flex with weight of gate (or kids climbing on them), this often cracks the brick or stone covering.

make sure the steel post has been sized not to flex or go with concrete core and brick skin.

[Post and beam]

52 minutes ago, markc said:

post fabricator

Is this a particular company as i cannot find them online or just a generic concept of a fabrication company can do this.

Thanks

 

[Mr Punter]

Well you could have a quick read of:

 

[markc]

23 minutes ago, Post and beam said:

Is this a particular company as i cannot find them online or just a generic concept of a fabrication company can do this.

Thanks

 

Generic - whoever is making your gates